Teacher Assistant (Behavioral)

Bergen County Special Services School District; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownstone School in New Jersey is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Behavioral) for 10 months (non-certificated) to support students with significant educational disabilities. The role requires effective communication, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and a willingness to use de-escalation strategies to maintain a positive classroom environment.

Qualified candidates should have experience working with students with disabilities and be able to support middle school academics.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to support middle school academics.
• Experienced computer/clerical skills – highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with behavioral disabilities – preferred.
• Willing and able to implementHandle with Care techniques and de-escalation strategies.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Written and oral expression

Disabilities support

De-escalation techniques

Handle with Care

Computer skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff Non-Certificated
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: BROWNSTONE SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/27/2026
• Closing Date: 09/17/2026

BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION OPENING

TEACHER ASSISTANT (BEHAVIORAL)
(10 Months – Non-certificated)
Brownstone School

Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to support middle school academics.
• Experienced computer/clerical skills – highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with behavioral disabilities – preferred.
• Willing and able to implementHandle with Care techniques and de-escalation strategies.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Compensation Rate/Range: $32,935-$46,685

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